The Real Life of a Working Student

If you’re a current student of Physical Therapy, I hope you take some time to read this. Or, if you’re someone who feels like there isn’t enough time in the day to balance out your daily life, I hope you read this too.

I’ll start by giving a timeline of events t...

 Why do we sweat?

Sweating helps the body thermoregulate; fancy word for maintain body temperature.  The body must maintain a level of homeostasis to survive.  This is to say a balance must be kept within the body.  This applies to many functions including the regulation of hormones, blood pressure...

 Make your hands have the strength of 1,000 horses!

Did you know that the strength of your hands can tell you a great deal of information regarding how your body is functioning as a whole? Handgrip strength, or simply grip strength, has been shown to be associated with a variety of health condition...

 What is it really?  When is it more likely to happen?  Can you control it?

Vaginal flatulence is a term for excess air passing through the vagina.  It can make a noise when we least expect it and be the source of embarrassment for some, depending on the situation.  It is definitely a normal occurr...

Don't feel bad if someone chooses to sit on the ground!

Are you lacking mobility, flexibility and possibly core stability? Have you ever thought of sitting on the floor? There are many benefits of sitting on the floor, such as increased flexibility, improved joint mobility, enhanced muscle activity...

 A Heart Healthy Hoax

Seed oils, sometimes called vegetable oils, may sound like a healthy choice, but they are quite the opposite. In the early 1900s, scientists realized they could extract and manipulate small amounts of oil from cotton seeds that when processed and altered in a factory could cre...

 “So you say my foot pain and bladder leakage is related?”

 So you like to run, either for sport or recreation?  You hit the pavement a couple times a week and maybe you notice some aches and pains in your knee, hip or even the ankle.  Thinking of the common issues, you consider IT Band Syndrome or...

 Like any other sport you need to train for it right?

Well, doing the right exercises to prepare you for these rigorous hikes is just as important. Most people probably think, “ehh I walk enough and go for runs sometimes, I will be fine.” Yes, hiking is considered cardio because its mainly based of...

 Life In The Fast Lane

Many people lose the regular stimulus of moving their body with speed once they get into adulthood after they’re finished with participating in organized sports. And when this occurs, people begin to gradually lose the ability to move their body or external objects in a fast ...

 To Ice Or Not To Ice

For the longest time we have all been told to ice our injuries, aches, and pains. You all know the famous acronym RICE (Rest, Ice Compression, Elevation). I first made this mistake early on in my career as we did not know any better. It was not for a lack of knowledge, but mor...

 Increase Your Protein…Time To Get Wheysted! 

For all of you that know us here at ProForm PT, you know that we love our protein. This is another one of those myths that we shouldn’t eat too much protein, or that too much protein can be harmful to our bodies.

Protein is one of the most important ma...

 Don’t Let Urinary Incontinence (UI) Stop You From Your Fitness

 Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t get spoken about on the regular…exercise and “accidents”.  I’m not referring to an injury sustained during training.  I’m speaking about the pee. Pee leakage impacts 1 in 4 to even 1 in 2 women th...